Not so easy DIY lampshade

Dear readers- I would like you to know that I will not lead you wrong when it comes to things being "easy." A lot of sites boast "easy" projects, when in fact they are painstaking headaches that make you want to cry. Nope, it's all about honesty here at Down and Out Chic so in the name of full disclosure, I will really tell you how this DIY project went. I received instrutions from the very cute and chic blog Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle. For the record, Jackie did not lead me astray with her instructions, in fact, they make complete sense. The only problem is that I was working with a lampshade shaped a bit differently (top opening is smaller than the bottom). If I had been a more savvy Do-It-Yourselfer, I would have noticed this difference at the beginning, but alas I can be a bit hard headed and careless at times...
Here's what I started with:
This is B's lamp and I was not allowed to paint the base. The wood is actually quite beautiful so I agreed to not touch it.
You can find the instructions I followed here. Basically I was supposed to cut a pattern that would easily wind around the lampshade. I used craft paper as a pattern to help me cut the right amount of this fabric. Again, had I been thinking about the shape of my lampshade, I would have cute the pattern a bit different.
After some super sticky adhesive spray glue, a few curse words, numerous cuts and more curse words, I finally got the fabric to fit around the lampshade. I put some clothespins on the edges to ensure a proper glue job. B may or may not have had to walk away from me doing this b/c I was not happy (again, no one's fault but my own).
Here is the final result, which I'm actually quite happy with, but just don't look too close up if you're ever in my home. You might notice some unsightly seams. I suppose this is the joy of DIY projects...you learn something new with each one and your mistakes might actually become the nuances you'll learn to love.
Here is another lamp in my home that came together quite haphazardly. The shade is from UO and the base is from My Finch Studio.
Now I have two lamps I love, even if they are a bit flawed.
If you're wondering how or why I'm using these random Polaroid shots, you should check it out here. (I know I received this link from a blog, but I forgot to write it down so if you posted this recently let me know and I'll link you!)
Morale of this post is that DIY is not always easy and the results might not be quite what you were expecting, but how can you learn if you don't make mistakes? Thank you Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle for this great idea!